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Ask the Doc: Is the HPV Vaccine Effective in Fighting Cervical Cancer?
January 19, 2018
HPV is a scary disease because people don’t always know that they have it. Most often, there are no symptoms and people can “catch” the virus when they are young and healthy.
Read MoreAfrican American Women & Cervical Cancer
January 15, 2018
Each year, approximately 2,000 African American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, with more than 40 percent dying from the disease. Yet, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer.
Read MoreButtermilk Pancakes with Apple Cinnamon Topping
December 20, 2017
A stack of pancakes doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Start your day off right with the right recipe for these deliciously fluffy stackable treats.
Read MoreDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Be Safe During the Holidays
December 20, 2017
When it comes to alcohol consumption and driving, it’s all bad news. Alcohol slows reflexes, impairs judgement, blurs vision, shrinks peripheral vision, diminishes night vision, decreases the ability to judge distance, and diminishes night vision.
Read MorePeñalver Winter Holiday Fair 2017
December 15, 2017
Snow, sleet, or a little Miami rain could not stop the festivities at Dr. Rafael A. Peñalver Clinic Winter Holiday Fair.
Read MoreHoliday Safety Tips
December 13, 2017
The holidays are a fun and joyous time of celebration. Here are some safety tips to ensure that you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season!
Read MoreApple Bread Pudding
December 6, 2017
Whether you are tasked with dessert for a potluck or trying to show off your impressive baking skills, here’s a recipe that is both easy to prepare and healthy to eat.
Read MoreExpecting Joy
December 1, 2017
It is commonly believed that many people suffer the “holiday blues” this time of year.
Read MoreBariatrics Surgery Gives South Florida Man a Second Chance
November 30, 2017
Growing up, Robert Rodriguez was an athletic kid. Now 42-years-old, he recalls how, as he entered adulthood, his health took a backseat and spiraled out of control.
Read MoreGrateful for a Second Chance at Life
November 22, 2017
Junette Paul was five months pregnant when her intuition told her something was wrong. She hadnt felt the fetus move or kick. After many doctors told her nothing was unusual, she sought a second opinion at Holtz Children’s Hospital.
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